Lab Animal Technician: Care & Research Support

UCSF Health, AG; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The UCSF Health Animal Resources program is seeking an Animal Technician to support the care and use of laboratory animals. Under supervision, you will perform daily care tasks, monitor animal health, and maintain accurate records in accordance with SOPs and regulatory requirements.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, ALAT certification or equivalent training, and at least one year of animal-care experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent with basic animal-care training.
• 1 year of animal care experience or completion of ALAT-equivalent training.
• Ability to communicate animal health information and maintain legible records.
• Proficiency with computers/email and basic data entry.
• Ability to follow instructions and work both independently and with others.

Responsibilities

• Daily care of animals including changing cages and delivering food/water.
• Maintain equipment and housing areas per SOPs and regulations.
• Keep per-diems, health surveillance, feed logs, temp/humidity charts, and disposition logs.
• Identify problems, report and remedy issues promptly.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or lead.

Skills

Animal handling

Record keeping

Computer skills

Communication of health information

Independent work

BRER training

Ergonomic endurance

Education

High school diploma or GED

AALAS ALAT certification

1 year animal care experience

Tools

PDA syncing

Job description

The UCSF Health Animal Resources program is seeking an Animal Technician to support the care and use of laboratory animals. Under supervision, you will perform daily care tasks, monitor animal health, and maintain accurate records in accordance with SOPs and regulatory requirements.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, ALAT certification or equivalent training, and at least one year of animal-care experience.